bánh quy
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ kwi˧˧]
The English phrase cookie is translated into Vietnamese as bánh quy. Wiktionary also lists bích quy and bánh bích quy.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| bánh quy | [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ kwi˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ kwɪj˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
| bích quy | [ʔɓïk̟̚˧˦ kwi˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [ʔɓɨt̚˦˧˥ kwɪj˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
| bánh bích quy |
The term refers to a small, flat baked good. While it specifically describes cookies or biscuits, it is distinct from the broader term bánh ngọt, which is used for various sweet pastries or cakes.
Which one should you use?
Bánh quy is the standard term for cookies or biscuits. Bánh bích quy is a more descriptive or formal variation often found on product labeling. Bích quy is a shortened, phonetic version of the word biscuit used in certain contexts.
Did you know?
- The word bánh in bánh quy is so common that some people believe it comes from the French word 'pain' for bread. However, the word appears in Vietnamese texts from the 12th century, long before the French arrived.
- While bánh quy refers specifically to cookies, the root word bánh is incredibly broad and describes almost any flour-based food, from cakes to savory pancakes.
Examples in context
- Bánh quy ngủ với tôi.Cookie sleeps with me.This sentence shows the use of bánh quy as a subject.Tatoeba #13400316 by leucammieuvu, translation #12397351 by Miktsoanit
- Bánh quy vỡ ra nhưng thế này nè.That's the way the cookie crumbles.This sentence illustrates a use of bánh quy in a metaphorical expression.Tatoeba #1542041 by Aomori, translation #270528 by CM
- Tôi thích ăn bánh quy.I like to eat cookies.
- Chị ấy đã làm bánh quy rất ngon.She made delicious cookies.
Example conversation
Tuấn and Chi are having tea together at home.
- TuấnEm có muốn ăn bánh quy không?Do you want to eat some cookies?
- ChiDạ có, em muốn ăn ạ.Yes, I want to eat some.
- TuấnAnh lấy cho em một ít nhé.I will get some for you.
- ChiEm cảm ơn anh.Thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries bánh quy, bích quy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bánh, bánh quy, bích, bích quy, quy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
